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3-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Surprise At No. 1, Colts Trade Up For QB

By A.J. Fagerlin

Oct 8, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates after throwing his fourth touchdown in the first half of the NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium.Osu22msu Kwr 46
Oct 8, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates after throwing his fourth touchdown in the first half of the NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium.Osu22msu Kwr 46 /
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Quentin Johnston selected 26th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft.
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) is defended by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore (19) in the second half of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

25. New York Giants: O’Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida

Many mock drafts have the New York Giants selecting a wide receiver in the first round, but with the players that are still available on the board, I am running up my card with the name O’Cyrus Torrence on it. Not only is it such a great name, but he is such a great player. Torrence should be exactly what the Giants are looking for. He is big, physical, and dominant, particularly in the run game. After drafting Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal in recent years to bookend the line at tackle, New York needs to turn their attention to the interior of the offensive line, and adding Torrence is a great place to start.

26. Dallas Cowboys: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU

The Dallas Cowboys love their Texas school prospects and land a player that was once viewed as nearly the consensus Wide Receiver 1 of this draft class. Things have shifted more recently to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, which I believe is correct, but Quentin Johnston could still be a very impactful player at the next level. He would give Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense another down-the-field, jump-ball threat who is also very effective with the ball in his hands. Jerry Jones and Will McClay give head coach and new offensive play caller Mike McCarthy a new weapon to deploy in hopes that they can take the next step towards a Super Bowl run in 2023.

27. Buffalo Bills: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson

With Tremaine Edmunds leaving the Bills in free agency, Buffalo desperately needs another athletic linebacker to fill the void. Matt Milano is still in the fold, but the Bills really don’t have much beyond him. Trenton Simpson is a little raw to be relied upon to play a lot right away, but all the physical tools and traits are there for head coach (and maybe defensive coordinator?) Sean McDermott to mold him into a top player at the position.

28. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

The Cincinnati Bengals must do everything they can to help Joe Burrow succeed. Providing him with another offensive weapon is not a bad way to do it. While the team signed former Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. this offseason, his injury history has to have them concerned. Either way, Michael Mayer is a much better blocker and will be the true number one, every down tight end on this Bengals roster from day one.

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